Armed robbery reported just north of UC Berkeley campus
UC Berkeley police are investigating a robbery via gun that took place Monday night, according to preliminary reports. The robbery happened at about 10:25 p.m. Monday on Ridge Road north…
Crime log: Stolen puppy found, naked burglary suspect nabbed, 'malicious' fire at UC Berkeley
We've rounded up mostly exclusive details about a few notable cases in Berkeley. If you have questions about local police activity, send a news tip to The Scanner. Photos are always appreciated.…
Sexual battery reported at UC Berkeley on Halloween
UC Berkeley police are looking for a "male with a light complexion" who grabbed a woman's buttocks on campus on Halloween. The incident happened Friday shortly before 10 p.m. on…
Berkeley police arrest boy, 14, after bizarre auto crime spree
Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy from Pinole who spent several days in Berkeley stealing cars and evading officers who tried to stop him, authorities report. The boy stole multiple…
Teen arrested after pulling gun amid Telegraph street fight: BPD
Berkeley police have made an arrest in the case of a teenager they say pulled a gun during a street fight on Telegraph Avenue earlier this month. The fight itself…
UC Berkeley police investigate report of armed bike thief
Update, 9:50 p.m. A report of an armed bike thief at UC Berkeley prompted Wednesday night's safety alert to the campus community, authorities report. Police investigated the report and do…
Berkeley police investigate possible gunfire near Cal
Authorities investigated a report of possible gunfire near UC Berkeley early Tuesday morning. Officers arrived in the area at about 2 a.m. and found no signs of a shooting. Berkeley's…
Op-Ed: Berkeley can still lead the way on police radio traffic
Berkeley officials are expected to vote tonight to relinquish a critical public resource for timely news — but they still have time to change their minds. In recent weeks, Berkeley…
As police encryption looms, BPD offers olive branch with 'near real-time' call log
Berkeley police have just put forward a plan to launch a "near real-time" online call log with city officials likely to vote Tuesday night to suspend public access to police…
Berkeley police arrest Addison Street shooting suspect
Authorities have arrested the suspect in a recent shooting in West Berkeley, The Scanner has learned. Berkeley police arrested Ernest Portlock, 44, in San Francisco on Friday shortly before midnight.…